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Patent GB-189706721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harps.
Inventor: LYON GUSTAVE FRANTZ
Filed: 1897-03-15
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 6721. Lyon, G. F. March 15. Harps.-The application is shown to an instrument where twelve strings, disposed in two sets - which cross, are used for each octave. The frame consists of an H-shaped bar 1, preferably of aluminium, enclosed in the sound box 4 and attached at one end to the hollow head 2 and at the other to a tubular metal pillar 3. The sound holes 5 in the sound box can be closed by sliding doors 7 mounted on levers 8 and normally kept open by a spring 10. They can be closed by cords 18 passing round a roller 17 and actuated by a spring pedal 11 which can be locked so as to retain the doors in their closed position. 27 is a cover over a sound hole in the head which can be opened by a pedal 32 connected to it by a wire 34. Fig. 8 shows a device situated in the head consisting of twelve reeds 20 giving the pitches of the notes in the octave so that the strings can be readily tuned. The reeds are struck by hammers 21 connected by spring shanks to counterweighted arms 23 and actuated by finger-pieces 26.
Patent GB-189710360-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Balancing-feats.
Inventor: SCHAEFFER SEVERUS
Filed: 1897-04-26
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 10,360. Schõffer, S. April 26. Vehicles adapted for use as gymnastic, exercising, and acrobatic apparatus.-For balancing feats on a stage, a light but apparently massive and heavy carriage is provided, the form of which is immaterial. The carriage shown is formed of a wickerwork body a, aluminium springs b, aluminium and cork wheels c, bamboo shafts d, compressed paper lamps e, and pneumatic seat f and linings.
Patent GB-189711624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for the Lids or Covers of Butter-tubs and the like.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-10
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 11,624. Ward, W. May 10. Fastenings for butter - tubs &c. Three or more metal hooks dare pivoted to the lid B of a butter-tub &c., and are engaged by nails &c. E driven into the tub. To unfasten the lid, the lug d<3> is bent down to clear the nail, and the hook swung to the left. The lug is straightened to again secure the lid.
Patent GB-189712626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads.
Inventor: STEPHENSON THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1897-05-21
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 12,626. Stephenson, T. H. May 21. Bedsteads.- The pillars are of metal tube G partly filled with wood 0. The end and side bars L are of wood, and are connected to the pillars by hooked plates A fixed to the rails and engaging slots N in the pillars,Figs. 1 and 5, or by plates X, Fig. 8, secured to the sides and ends and riveted to the pillars, or by bolts S and nuts as shown in Fig. 19. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 5, B is a strengthening- tube. In that shown in Figs. 8 and 9, pegs W may project into the pillars to strengthen the joint. The rails K of the end frames fit in the top rail D and into ferrules M on the end bars L. The rail D projects into the pillar and engages a wedge-shaped prong on a sleeve C which is pulled upwards to take up wear by a screw E on the terminal F.
Patent GB-189717405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Preparations for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-07-23
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 17,405. Boult, A. J., [Meurice-Save- Simon Co.]. July 23. Glossing - compositions.-Magnesium sulphate is mixed with the starch or may be used in the rinsing-water.
Patent GB-189718010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door Closing Appliances.
Inventor: HILL SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 18,010. Hill, S., and Hodges, R. July 31. Door-closing apparatus; door checks.-The closing- spring B, Fig. 2, and a pneumatic check cylinder A are mounted together on the door, the spindle of the spring having an arm D connected by an adjustable link E with a bracket F on the frame. A link G connects the arm with the piston-rod H. An adjustable vent J is provided at the closed end of the cylinder, the air passing through a flap valve 0, Fig. 3, in the piston during the opening of the door. The cup-leather packing M is forced against the cylinder by a coiled spring Q. The closing-spring may be inserted in the check cylinder, which may be arranged either on the door or frame.
Patent GB-189719449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Cramps and for Making Connections therewith.
Inventor: WOLLHEIM HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-08-23
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 19,449. Wollheim, H. Aug. 23. Staples; stapling. - A strip of metal for making staples or angle clamps is fed into the machine and cut off by knives b, b<1>. The piece is then fed over the anvil h<1>, h<2> with which act the benders d, d<1>. The parts d, d<1>, h<1>, h<2> are moved, as indicated by the series of Figures, in such a way that the serrated edges of the clamp or staple s are first bent outside the part h<1> and then inside. In Fig. 8, the parts h<1>, h<2> are shown replaced by the cardboard k.
Patent GB-189724124-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump for Mining and other Purposes.
Inventor: LANSELL GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 24,124. Lansell, G. Oct. 19. Raising liquids by aerating ascending column. - To improve the efficiency of pumps for mining and quarrying, air is forced into the delivery by the upper side of the piston B and water by its lower side, through the valves Hand F respectively.
Patent GB-189725490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to be used in connection with the Bottling of Liquids and other Substances.
Inventor: COURTENAY WILLIAM HOVENDON
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 25,490. Courtenay, W. H. Nov. 3. Bottling granular, pulverulent, and like materials. -The filling of a number of bottles simultaneously is effected through the multiple funnel or tundish a, which is provided with a number of nozzles a<1> adapted to enter the necks of the vessels. In use, the funnel is supported in an inverted position, and the empty vessels are placed mouth downwards over the nozzles, after which a tray b is placed over the bottoms of the vessels and the whole then turned into position for filling. When in position, the tray and funnel may be secured together by clamps c, and, as in the arrangement shown, these clamps may be mounted on trunnions or standards c<3>, so that the vessels can be conveniently rotated. The tray b may be formed with recesses to receive the bottoms of the vessels, in which case the vessels can be placed in upright position in the tray, and the nozzles a' inserted in their necks. In a modification, the tray is provided with cupped spring seatings to allow the vessels to be depressed to remove them from the nozzles. The Provisional Specification also states that the funnel may be connected to counterweights, to enable it to be conveniently raised and lowered:
Patent GB-189729433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Storing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: KINSEY HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-13
Abstract: 29,433. Kinsey, H. Dec. 13. Acetylene.-The generator A is mounted on pivots A<3> and contains a carbide holder 3<1> pivoted at 3<x> so as to remain upright when the generator is tilted by the rod 35 which connects it with the holder. The inner axle of the generator is hollow, and has a side opening which communicates with a water-supply pipe B<w> when the generator is not tilted, but which is closed when the generator is tilted. The supply of water is thus regulated by the movement of the holder. The gas produced passes from the generator to the holder by a flexible pipe C. In a modification, a series of stationary generators is employed, the water-supply pipe of which is fitted with a cock controlled by the holder. The water enters the bottom of the first generator, and, when this is exhausted, it overflows into the next generator, and so on. Each generator is fitted with a water and a gas cock which are both closed by a common handle when the generator is exhausted. In another form, the holder-bell is connected with a hollow vessel which is caused to expand as the bell rises, and thereby to suck the water out of contact with the carbide in the generator and suspend generation of gas.
Patent GB-189805564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Lamps or Burners.
Inventor: BIRCH GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 5564. Birch, G., Reilly, W., and Cowman, J. T. March 7. Incandescent gas &c. lamps. - The manipulation of the mantles is facilitated by the use of a thimble B, which fits over the head of the burner A and carries the mantlerod D. A perforated or unperforated flange F, or equivalent fingerpieces, protect the mantle from injury when handling the attachment; and in some cases the rod D, the socket C, and the arm or arms b may be formed in one piece.
Patent GB-189807183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for Measuring and Cutting Skirts.
Inventor: PINKHAM ALMEDA AGUSTA
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 7183. Pinkham, A. A. March 24. Measuring for. - Consists of appliances for obtaining patterns of skirts. They consist of three adjustable frames, one for the half front, one for the half side, and one for the half back. Fig. 1 shows the frame for the half front, the frame being adjustable both for length and width, and having inch scales on both sides and at top and bottom. The other two frames are of similar construction, but the upper and lower bars are of greater l e n g t h than those shown i n Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189811005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Corrugating Paper.
Inventor: LESKE GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 11,005. Leske, G. May 13. Corrugating.-A machine for corrugating paper, for use in packing fragile articles or as mats for such articles, has heated corrugating-rollers B, B' and heated pressing-rolls C, U', for compressing the corrugations b, Fig. 4, made by the rollers B, B<1>. The. rollers B, B', C, C' are formed with circumferential grooves in which are stretched parallel series of adjustable wires D, D', serving as guides for the paper. The paper is pushed towards the rollers C, C' by the rollers B, B'. When the corrugated paper is to be used in packing bottles, the corrugations are made of two different forms in their length by means of corrugating-rollers formed towards one end with teeth deeper than those formed on the remaining parts of the rollers. In place of the wires D, D<1>, endless coiled wires are used for guiding the paper, and these pass over the pressing-rollers and over rings loosely mounted upon rollers placed between the pressing and corrugating rollers, Intermediate rollers may be employed for supporting the wires.
Patent GB-189812521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Therapeutic, Gymnastic, and Orthopædic Purposes, and for Measuring the Amount of Human Force Exerted.
Inventor: FUNKE RUDOLF
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 12,521. Funke, R. June 3. Drawings to Specification. Dynamometers may be attached to special exercising -apparatus for therapeutic, orthopedic, or other purposes for measuring the amount of human force exerted.
Patent GB-189812987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve Links and analogous Dress Fastenings.
Inventor: SPITTLE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 12,987. Spittle, G. F. June 10. Right of Patent relinquished. Sleeve-links.-Relates to sleeve-links and similar dress fastenings such as attachments for cloaks and mantles. The links consist of a pair of heads a, with back-plates a<2> and shanks a<1>, a solid middle link b, and a pair of connecting-links c. The parts are assembled without soldering, the links c being formed from blanks c', Fig. 6, by doubling them over as shown in Fig. 3, so as to be capable of being threaded on the link b by springing them open. The shanks a<1>, after being threaded on the links c, are riveted or otherwise attached to the back-plates a'. Holes a<5> are pierced through the back-plates to allow clearance for the links c.
Patent GB-189814452-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Maturing or Treating Wines and Spirits.
Inventor: CARROLL JAMES EDMUND
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,452. Carroll, J. E. June 30. Drawings to Specification. Distilling spirits.-The ageing or maturing of spirits is effected by heating them in a state of liquid or vapour and under pressure to a temperature above their boiling point and then cooling and filtering them. The invention may be carried out in the case of spirits by inserting a heating-vessel either between the spirit still and the condenser or after the condenser, and in the latter case a second supplementary condenser is employed. The heater may be of the tubular kind, but in some cases the heat produced by the compression of the vapours when pumping them to the vessel in which they are to be heated is sufficient for the purpose. Oxygen or other suitable gas may be injected into the vapour or liquid during or before the heating operation.
Patent GB-189815195-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Taking and Exhibiting Moving Pictures.
Inventor: NOBLE CECIL STAFFORD
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 15,195. Noble, C. S., and Newton, H. C. July 11. Kinematographic apparatus.-Apparatus for taking or exhibiting moving pictures, as shown in a small portable form for use on a table. The appa ratus consists essentially of a box within which the film E is car ried from a roller E<1> to a roller E<2> and of driving-me chanism operatec by an external crank K. The box is divided into two compartments by a partition A<2>. A disc D, centrally pivoted t the back A', is provided with a number of clear and variously-coloured glasses D<1>, any one of which can be held in position in front of the lens tube C<1>. The film is fed forwards periodically by an eccentric rotating roller H, which is always in contact with the film, and is carried by a swinging frame L so that the roller may be shifted to draw the film into register. Between the film and the shutter J is a lens F* to act as a sub-stage condenser.
Patent GB-189816160-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blacking for Boots, Shoes, Leggings and like Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: BROOKS METHUSELAH
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,160. Brooks, M., and Hargreaves, A. B. July 25. Boot blacking.-A blacking-composition for boots, shoes, leggings, and other articles of wearing- apparel is made from ivory black, black treacle, vaseline, cotton oil, sulphuric acid, crude glycerine, and sour beer or acetic acid.
Patent GB-189818776-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Workholder for Turning Crank-shafts.
Inventor: LIST CARL ALEXANDER ADALBERT
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 18,776. List, C. A. A. Sept. 2. Work-holders for use in turning crank shafts. The holder is formed with an oval opening a at one end in which the body c of the shaft is clamped ; at the other end it is fitted with a compound slide g, k. The slide k has a centering - hole to receive the lathe centre n.
Patent GB-189819705-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Sterilising and Preserving Milk
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 19,705. Soc. "Le Lait." March 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Bottling. - F o r filling siphons and bottles with sterilized m i l k, the cleansed vessel, with the cap removed, is inverted in a vessel V, Fig. 5, containing water, and oxygen from reservoirs O, O<1> is filled in by opening the cock r. When the siphon is full of oxygen, its nozzle is connected to a conduit F from the milk reservoir Z. Under pressure of oxygen from the reservoirs milk is forced into the siphon, compressing the oxygen contained in it. The reservoir Z has, at each of the unions R, R', a ball-valve closure, shown in Fig. 6, a ball h in a chamber g of a socket k being removed from a flexible washer i, by a stem l pressed down by a screw K and button m. For transport, the screw-piece L is replaced by a screw stopper which presses against the washer j. The siphons, when full, are placed horizontally, so that their discharge openings are covered with liquid. When the vessel Z is empty of milk, water from a service main G and pump P is used to force the oxygen contained in the vessel Z back again to the reservoirs, leaving the vessel Z full of water. This is afterwards emptied out, and the vessel is washed out with permanganate. Bottle necks.-Ball-stoppered bottles for retailing sterilized milk have heads like the nozzle E shown in Fig. 4, with a rim b and a notch c to fit the filling-sockets.
Patent GB-189905606-A (GB)
Title: A Composition or Treatment for Rendering Materials suitable for being Written upon in an Erasable Manner.
Inventor: BRIGGS HERBERT
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5606. Briggs, H. March 15. Coating surfaces with plastic materials; varnishes. -The surfaces of materials such as paper, cardboard, cloth, wood, slate, &c. are made suitable for receiving writing which may be erased by coating them first with isinglass, and then with a solution of French white gum shellac in methylated spirit. Colouring-matter, such as aniline dye or cochineal, may be employed.
Patent GB-189908537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Stoppering of Flagons and Bottles.
Inventor: CHOSSEFOIN HENRI
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8537. Chossefoin, H. April 24. Stoppers, ; refilling, preventing.-R e l a t e s t o means for preventing the refilling of flagons or bottles. The neck of the vessel is formed internally with a shoulder y, which serves as a seat for the valve 4. The top of the valve is cupped to receive the tail h of the movable plug 3, which normally rests on the shoulder x of the neck. The plug 3 is also cupped at the top, and is formed with vertical ribs g. The mouth of the vessel is screwed internally to receive the screw stopper 2, which is formed with an outlet passage a and a spout e, and is cemented &c. in position after the other parts have been inserted. The valve 4 and plug 3 permit the contents to be poured out, but prevent refilling.
Patent GB-189909872-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Phonograph.
Inventor: GRELET ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9872. Grelet, A., and Vives, L. May 10. Phonographs are arranged with the main shaft b supported in two bearings d, e, a gated bearing f being arranged at one end for the removal &c. of the record. The traversing-screw n is driven by gearing i, j, k. The diaphragm carriage is mounted on a guide-rod s, and is provided with a half-nut o for engagement with the screw n. A cam p and tail piece p<1> are employed, together with the slide u, to raise the nut out of engagement with the screw. z is the driving-pulley.
Patent GB-189910662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: GROSSE JOHANN BERNHARD
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,662. Grosse, J. B. May 20. Platen presses.-Relates to means for ruling the paper as it is being printed. At the sides of the oscillating platen a are rails b on which runs a ruling-carriage k guided by rollers l, m, n. The sides k of the carriage are connected by a crossbar o. The carriage is attached to the ends of chains d passing over guide-rollers f to a fixed bar g on the framing. As the platen swings over to the type bed, the chains draw the carriage up over the paper on the platen. In the carriage is a roller having ruling-discs h inked by a roller i consisting of a perforated tube containing ink or colour and covered with any suitable cloth &c. The cross-bar o is provided with a brush or strip of felt &c., for brushing the ruling-discs h and the inking- roller i,
Patent GB-189912405-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Flax Pulp.
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 12,405. Hickman, F., and French-Hickman Flax Fibre Co. June 14. Boiling; materials, fibrous.-Paper pulp is made from flax by boiling the material for four and a half hours at a pressure of 70 to 95 pounds per square inch with caustic soda in which about 2 per cent. of sulphur has been dissolved by boiling. Sodium sulphate may be used as a partial substitute for caustic soda The process can also be employed for the elimination of gummy and other matters from manufactured flax products, such as yarns and fabrics.
Patent GB-189912763-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Black Colouring Matters Directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 12,763. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft fiir Anilin Fabrikation]. June 19. Dyes, artificial.-Black dyes for directly dyeing cotton, which differ from Vidal black and the black dyes formerly obtained from nitroxy derivatives of diphenylamine, are produced by heating mdinitro-oxydiphenylamine, or its sulphonic acid or carboxylic acid, with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide in such proportions that the products do not dye directly until oxidized, and then oxidizing these products by passing a current of air through their aqueous solutions until precipitation is complete. The new dyes are soluble in hot water, and more easily in water containing sodium sulphide.
Patent GB-189913055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pumps for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HOFMANN CARL
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,055. Hofmann, C. June 23. Wheels with aircompressing appliances; hubs.- Bicycle and other pneumatic wheels carry the cylinder of an air pump a on the hub, while the piston p is operated by an eccentric d on the axle c. The eccentric sheave is disconnected by withdrawing the keys e by a rod f and lever g.
Patent GB-189918555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Splicing Ears and Terminals for Overhead Electric Trolley Wires employed on Electric Tramways.
Inventor: SLACK JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,555. Slack, J. Sept. 14. Electric tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors.-The trolley wire G is held in grooves E in the fast and loose wings B, C of the splicing ear, and its free end is turned down and secured by bending the lugs J over it, or the end is wrapped round the spiral grooves in a lug K. The two wings are secured together to clamp the wire by rivets, screws, &c. F. The end of the wire is held in the wedge-shaped hole M in a terminal piece by a grooved wedge P, and holes N in the terminal are provided for the supporting -wires.
Patent GB-189920789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones and like Machines for Recording and Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: JOHNSON ELDRIDGE REEVES
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,789. Johnson, E. R. Oct. 17. Phonographs and like sound - recording instruments. - Gramophones and like instruments are arranged so that the arm carrying the trumpet can only move laterally, and the record disc and turntable can be tilted. Fig. 3 shows a section of the apparatus, in which the turntable shaft C is mounted in a pivoted sleeve E'. A lateral extension E of the sleeve passes out through the casing A, and can be raised by a cam G, the spring g<2> bringing the arm E down when released. x is a pad on the casing to prevent jar to the turntable C'. The supporting-arm for the diaphragm holder L and trumpet L<1> is pivoted in a bracket N<1> so as to be capable of lateral movement only. A light spring acts on the arm to return it to its outward position when the turntable is tilted.
Patent GB-189924937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Cases and the like.
Inventor: ROCKWELL IRVIN ELMER
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 24,937. Rockwell, I. E., and Adams, J. D. Dec. 15. Bookcases ; cupboards.-Relates to bookcases or cupboards made up of sections which can be fitted together. Strips 10 on the top of one section fit into grooves 9 on the bottom of another. To each end of the upper edge of the door is fixed a hook 17 which slides in guide-ways formed by strips 18 secured to the ends 6, which are rabbeted at their upper ends; the strips 18 are spaced from the bottom of the rabbet by washers. When the door is drawn out, the hooks come into contact with the washers, and form hinges on which the door turns; a rabbet 12 or a strip forms an abutment for the door.